Agent-based modelling of canopy rate for the canton of
Geneva
Flann Chambers
Agent-based modelling of canopy rate for the canton of
Geneva
Flann Chambers
© OSR, 2021
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Heat islands Heat islands
Temperature > 21 °C : tropical night !
© SITG, 2021
© Ennos, 2015
© Wikipedia, 2021
Evapotranspiration Evapotranspiration
© Ennos, 2015
Canopy rate Canopy rate
Canopy rate : = 25%
Goals of our project Goals of our project
Tree growth modelling and canopy growth modelling.
Canopy rate prediction for the year 2050.
Quantifying the cooling effect of the canopy : now, and in 2050.
Using these predictions, check compatibility with goals set by policy-makers for the canton.
Tree growth modelling and canopy growth modelling.
Canopy rate prediction for the year 2050.
Quantifying the cooling effect of the canopy : now, and in 2050.
Using these predictions, check compatibility with goals set by policy-makers for the canton.
Strengths and limitations of ABM
A non exhaustive list
Strengths and limitations of ABM
A non exhaustive list
Strengths
Micro-level modelling of each individual.
Interaction with other agents and their environment.
Simple rules of evolution can lead to emergence of complex patterns at the macro level.
Limitations
Need for large amounts of data, of great quality.
Need for a deep understanding of the system.
Strong computational power may be required.
Strengths
Micro-level modelling of each individual.
Interaction with other agents and their environment.
Simple rules of evolution can lead to emergence of complex patterns at the macro level.
Limitations
Need for large amounts of data, of great quality.
Need for a deep understanding of the system.
Strong computational power may be required.
© Falcone et al., 2020
Results
Canopy extent
Results
Canopy extent
© https://gama-platform.github.io/
2021
Model in active development process.
Not indicative of the final product.
Results
Temperature
Results
Temperature
© https://gama-platform.github.io/
2021
Model in active development process.
Not indicative of the final product.
Project initiated by Prof. Giovanna Di Marzo Serugendo (CUI), for Mr Bertrand Favre (OCAN).
Project initiated by Prof. Giovanna Di Marzo Serugendo (CUI), for Mr Bertrand Favre (OCAN).
Sources
Ennos R. (2015). Can Trees really cool our cities down ? The Conversation https://theconversation.com/can-trees-really-cool-our-cities-down-44099 Last visited 2021.
Falcone, J.-L., Chopard, B., Latt J., Malaspinas, O. (2020). MOOC : Simulation and modeling of natural processes.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/modeling-simulation-natural-processes /
OSR. Plaine de Plainpalais.
https://www.osr.ch/fr/concerts-billets/salles-de-concert/salle/salle/plaine-de-plainpalais Last visited 2021.
Wikipedia. Evapotranspiration.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evapotranspiration Last visited 2021.
Sources
Ennos R. (2015). Can Trees really cool our cities down ? The Conversation https://theconversation.com/can-trees-really-cool-our-cities-down-44099 Last visited 2021.
Falcone, J.-L., Chopard, B., Latt J., Malaspinas, O. (2020). MOOC : Simulation and modeling of natural processes.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/modeling-simulation-natural-processes /
OSR. Plaine de Plainpalais.
https://www.osr.ch/fr/concerts-billets/salles-de-concert/salle/salle/plaine-de-plainpalais Last visited 2021.
Wikipedia. Evapotranspiration.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evapotranspiration Last visited 2021.
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